Yesterday CGIA members gathered at our member company, Eastman Chemical in Pace, Florida to discuss best practices related to precision maintenance. The engaging presentations combined with open discussions made for a productive meeting. We learned how other member companies have implemented best practices in this area. Thank you, Eastman Chemical, for hosting such a productive forum for industry leaders!

We would also like to thank Certified Constructors’ Services for the delicious food, Apache Industrial Services for their generous donation, and Ian McKinnon with Reliability Solutions and Eric Nason with Evonik for leading the discussions on reliable manufacturing.

Wayne Tyson, WFD Manager for Turner Industries, dropped off 100 pounds of welding rods for the welding program at Bryant High School while visiting the Mobile area. The rods will be used in the welding classes at Bryant High School in Irvington Alabama. Ken Crenshaw, the instructor, has developed a top welding program at Bryant…

Last week CGIA members gathered at our member company, Performance Contractors in Irvington, Alabama to discuss safety best practices related to fall protection and line break procedures. The hands on demonstrations combined with open discussions made for a productive meeting. We learned how other member companies have implemented best practices in this area. Thank you, Performance Contractors, for hosting such a productive forum for industry leaders!

We would also like to thank Jason Clark with Southern Company for leading the discussion on OSHAs new stance regarding rewards/recognition.